Gear up for the 10th season of the popular reality show Bigg Boss which will premiere on October 16 on Colors TV. Superstar Salman Khan has been retained as the host for the 6th time for the show.
This season comes with a twist where the show will no longer be the clash of celebrities; instead it will be a fight for the survival of the fittest. The house will accommodate a mix of celebrity and common people as contestants.
13 common people have been shortlisted through auditions out of which only a few will make it to the Bigg Boss house through the audience poll. This list of common people includes everyone from investment bankers to businessmen, from entrepreneurs to corporate professionals, and from teachers to students. Along with the aam aadmi, there will be 7 celebrities who will be a part of this mega house arrest for 3 months.
Picked from every nook and corner of the country, these 13 contestants have all the traits and elements to turn ‘Bigg Boss’ into an entertainment bonanza. Here’s a quick look at the aam aadmi contestants.
- Kajol Tyagi
A 23-year-old actor and YouTube enthusiast, Kajol hails from Mumbai and has ancestral roots in Kashmir. She is passionate about dancing and loves sleeping and talking.
- Ruchika Singh
The 39-year-old beauty is from Delhi. Her hobbies include reading spiritual books, travelling, watching movies and partying.
- Priyanka Jagga
A true Delhite, Priyanka is a 32-year-old marketing recruiter. Her passion lies in playing badminton and travelling expeditions. She also enjoys dancing, trekking and attending barbeque parties with friends.
- Manoj ‘Manu’ Punjabi
A businessman by profession, Manoj enjoys smooth-talking the ladies. Originally from Jaipur, 34-year-old Manu loves playing cricket, mimicry, flirting, partying and watching cartoons in his free time.
- Manveer Gurjar
Owner of a dairy farm, this 29-year-old man hails from Noida. He is a gym enthusiast and loves playing kabaddi and wrestling.
- Lokesh Kumari Sharma
Lokesh Kumari is a 25-year-old student from Delhi. A foodie at heart, she loves dancing, singing, eating, and believes in the mantra of having lots of fun in life.
- Nitibha Kaul
An account strategist, Nitibha is 23-year-old and belongs to Delhi. She holds interest in dancing, music, reading, singing, and swimming.
- Pramod Dahiya
This 37-year-old writer, sports enthusiast and actor hails from Haryana and lives in Mumbai. His interest lies in reading and listening to retro music. He relishes homemade food and loves gymming.
- Nikhil Mehta
This 24-year-old actor and singer from Mumbai, loves listening to music and playing cricket.
- Mandira Chauhan
Fondly known as Mandy, 36-year-old Mandira is a radio programming professional from Pune. She loves going on road trips and enjoys house parties.
- Dev Devgan
Boisterous and energetic by nature, Dev is a 30-year-old businessman who lives in Ludhiana and enjoys dancing, especially Bhangra.
- Firoz Khan
Adventurous and fun-loving, 27-year-old Firoz from Mumbai is an actor/singer by profession. He loves river rafting, bungee jumping and cycling.
- Navin Prakash
A teacher by profession, this 26-year-old is originally from Bihar and enjoys reading, listening to music and writing.
Also, let’s take a look at 7 celebrities who will accompany the aam aadmi contestants to the house:
- Mayur Verma
Mayur Verma is a TV actor, known for his role of Karthik Malhotra in ‘Swaragini’. He was earlier nominated last season for the show but declined because of his ex-girlfriend Marina Kuwar, who was also part of the show.
- Rahul Raj Singh
Pratyusha Banerjee’s boyfriend, Rahul Raj Singh, who has also been accused of allegedly abetting her suicide will be seen inside the ‘Bigg Boss’ house.
- Sana Saeed:
Sana Saeed who rose to fame with her role of Anjali in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai years ago as a child actress, will also join bandwagon of this controversial reality show.
- Parth Samthaan:
TV actor Parth Samthaan is known for his role as Manik Malhotra in ‘Kaisi Yeh Yaariaan’. He too will enter the house and become a part of the madhouse.
- VJ Bani:
The model-anchor rose to fame from MTV Roadies Season 4. VJ Bani is also likely to enter Bigg Boss house.
- Nakshatra Bagwe:
A filmmaker and gay-rights activist, Nakshatra Bagwe is likely to be a part of the show too.
- Rohan Mehra:
He is a famous TV actor and model who got recognised for his role as Naksh in ‘Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai’. He will be one of the few celebs appearing on Bigg Boss 10.
Get you popcorns ready this weekend!!